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Eligibility for Employment Pass: How Employers and Candidates Can Check Salary, Qualification and COMPASS Eligibility Using MOM Guidance

Employers and candidates can check Employment Pass eligibility using MOM guidance on the qualifying salary and the points-based COMPASS framework.

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Eligibility for Employment Pass

Employment Pass candidates need to pass the points-based COMPASS in addition to meeting the EP qualifying salary. Employers can check a candidate’s eligibility before they apply by using Ministry of Manpower guidance.

Using MOM Guidance to Check COMPASS and Salary Criteria

MOM guidance explains how PMETs are counted under the Diversity and Support for Local Employment criteria for COMPASS. Candidates who did not need SOL bonus points to pass COMPASS are not subjected to a certain restriction, but will still need to notify MOM. Employers can also check their organisation’s workforce profile and industry benchmarks for salary and non-monetary benefits based on MOM survey data.

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FAQ

Q1: What must an Employment Pass candidate satisfy to be eligible?

Employment Pass candidates need to pass the points-based COMPASS in addition to meeting the EP qualifying salary.

Q2: How can an employer check a candidate’s eligibility before applying?

Employers can check a candidate’s eligibility before they apply by using Ministry of Manpower guidance.

Q3: How are PMETs counted under the Diversity and Support for Local Employment criteria for COMPASS?

MOM guidance provides the method for counting PMETs under the Diversity and Support for Local Employment criteria for COMPASS.

Q4: Can an Employment Pass holder be a shareholder of a Singapore-registered company?

Yes, an Employment Pass holder can be a shareholder of a Singapore-registered company.